What are different home remedies for Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? – Part 1

What is Premenstrual Syndrome?

• Premenstrual Syndrome which is more commonly referred to as PMS can be described as a very common condition that affects most women, when they are going through the ovulation process.
• There are several signs and symptoms experienced by women during this period.
• Most of them can be quite unpleasant.
• A woman going through PMS usually goes through a combination of physical, psychological, emotional and mood disturbances soon after the ovulation period.

Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome

• Social withdrawal
• Changes in appetite, food cravings or even aversions
• Crying bouts and spells
• Increase in tension and anxiety
• Lack of concentration
• Trouble falling asleep, fitful sleep or other sleep-related disorders
• Intense irritability or even outright anger
• Depression and mood swings
• Digestive problems such as constipation or diarrhea
• Tenderness in the breasts
• Weight gain because of fluid retention by the body
• Severe headaches
• Outbreaks of acne
• Bloating in the abdominal area
• Extreme weakness, tiredness or fatigue
• Pain in the joints and muscles

3. Sunflower seeds
• They’re rich in omega-6 fatty acid, which may be missing in women who suffer with PMS.
• Pumpkin and sesame seeds are also rich in it.

4. Use Kitchen towel
• Soak it in water, wring it out, and then warm it up in the microwave for a minute.
• Moist heats are soothing, and so apply this to the belly when having abdominal or ovarian cramps.
• Be careful not to burn yourself.

5. Ice
• A nice cooling drink may be relaxing.
• Wrap some ice in a kitchen towel to use as a cold compress on aching muscles and PMS headaches.